HANDMADE POTTERY FOR FLOWERS, TEA & EVERYDAY BEAUTY
Handmade in the San Jose hills for ikebana, matcha, dining, and daily life.
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Our Asian ceramic gallery and artists' studio tour are open on weekends to public.
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San Jose Hills
Sat 10–7 | Sun 10–5
Taski Kaizen & Premium Japanese Knives
Handcrafted in Seki, Japan.
Precision, balance, and razor-sharp performance.
We are proud to be among the first retailers in the United States to offer Taski knives.
Arakawa Pottery on Media
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- Where Our Work Has Appeared
Photo from American Craft Show in Baltimore, February 2020
Aspire to enrich your creative experience
A right handmade ceramic piece amplify the look of Ikebana arrangement.
Curtain tableware makes food looks good and taste better.
Even a small decretive pottery piece can fresh up the look of entire room.
Arakawa Pottery is here to assist with your art through our handmade pottery
Nice to meet you,
Thomas and Kathy Arakawa
Learn more about us
"The Making of an Ikebana Master"
Cupertino TV Productions
The video showcases the amazing life and journey of an ordinary girl growing up in Japan who turned into a multi talented artist and became a world renowned Ikebana master.She has received many awards throughout her life. Most notably among the highest of honors conferred by His Majesty the Emperor of Japan upon an individual, the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays, due to her dedication and achievements in promoting the culture of Japan around the world through the beautiful art of floral arrangement.Mrs. Fusako Seiga Hoyrup is not only a great Ikebana master, but also a wonderful painter and poet. She is the founder and president of the Wafu school of Ikebana California chapter with nearly 200 members. They celebrated their 50th anniversary with a flower show on March 4-5, 2023.
Our Journey to Pottery Making" By JT - Peep into Life.
A short documentary "Our Journey to Pottery Making" By JT - Peep into Life.
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Inspiration and Harmoney
Kathy and I very blessed with many great people who we can call "sensei." We are always inspired by them and learning from them.
As a functional ware, ceramics is always important supporting roll of the main art presented. The relationship between Ikebana artist and us is exactly the same way.
Please take a moment to see our past collaborations in "Pottery-in-Actions" page. You will see what we can to to enhance your work in the future.
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- new pottery design
- show and event update
- retail store availability
- newsletter would be sent every 2 to 3 months